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Ahmed steps in as INEC boss, as Yakubu awaits Senate confirmation
Retired Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Muazu Ahmed has taken over in Acting capacity to replace Professor Mahmoud Yakubu as chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission.
Yakubu who was earlier nominated by President Muhammadu Buhari for a second term as INEC boss is awaiting confirmation by the Senate.
Yakubu, whose five-year tenure ended today, handed over to Ahmed on Monday in Abuja.
Read also: INEC boss, Yakubu, presents 2019 elections report with 180 recommendations
It would be recalled that President Muhammadu Buhari had reappointed Yakubu on October 27 for a second tenure in office. The Senate is however yet to confirm his re-appoinment.
Ahmed, a National Commissioner at INEC, is expected to pilot the affairs of the electoral umpire pending Yakubu’s confirmation by the Senate.
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